Virginisation EPS — Electric Power Steering all brands

Virginisation EPS — Electric Power Steering all brands

The EPS (Electric Power Steering) is one of the most paired components of a modern vehicle: it communicates with the engine ECU, ABS, ESP, and often contains the VIN coded in its memory. When you acquire a second-hand EPS, a new EPS already coded, or if your EPS has been locked after a failed coding attempt, it needs to be "virginised" — that is, erase the previous vehicle's data so it can be freely paired with your vehicle.

At Incarline, we virginise your EPS column or its ECU for a flat fee of €169 — DHL pickup and return included, 1-year warranty. The part is returned to you in virgin condition, ready to be installed on your vehicle and coded normally.

When should an EPS be virginised?

• Purchase of a second-hand EPS from a scrapyard — it contains the VIN and parameters of the original vehicle
• New EPS purchased from a dealership or in the market, already pre-coded
• Locked EPS after a failed coding attempt by an unequipped professional
• Reinstallation on another vehicle after inter-vehicle transfer
• Recovery of an EPS after theft or dispute requiring a reset
• After an electronic repair (replacement of internal components)

Supported brands and models

PSA Group (Peugeot, Citroën, DS)

• Peugeot 206, 207, 208, 307, 308, 3008, 5008, Partner, 508
• Citroën C1, C2, C3, C4, C4 Picasso, C5, Berlingo, DS3, DS4
• EPS columns TRW and JTEKT

Renault-Nissan Group

• Renault Clio III / IV, Twingo II / III, Modus, Kangoo II, Captur
• Renault Mégane II / III, Scénic II / III
• Dacia Logan, Sandero, Duster
• Nissan Micra K12 / K13, Note

Fiat / Opel Group (GM Europe)

• Fiat 500, Grande Punto, Panda, Stilo, Bravo, Croma
• Alfa Romeo Mito, Giulietta
• Opel Corsa C/D/E, Astra G/H/J, Meriva A/B, Zafira B, Combo
• Chevrolet Aveo, Spark

Other manufacturers

• Ford Fiesta VI / VII, Focus II / III, KA
• Toyota Yaris, Aygo, Corolla Verso
• VAG: Volkswagen Polo, Seat Ibiza, Škoda Fabia (EPS Koyo/JTEKT)
• Suzuki Swift, Splash

Typical symptoms of a poorly coded or non-virginised EPS

• Steering hard to handle (assistance not working)
• Steering warning light (yellow or red) lit on the dashboard
• Message on the instrument cluster: “Power steering fault”, “Power steering failure”
• Message “Non-compliant VIN” or “Incorrect EPS code” on diagnostic tool
• Typical fault codes: U2510, U2515, C1554, C1551, C1555 (VIN / coding conflict)
• Vehicle enters limp mode with ESP refusal

Why virginise instead of attempting direct coding?

On most modern vehicles, attempting to code a pre-paired second-hand EPS results in a VIN conflict that permanently locks the EPS. A single failed attempt can lock the part — it will then need to be virginised anyway, with the risk of also disrupting your vehicle's engine ECU and ESP.

Virginisation before reinstallation ensures:

• A clean coding on the first attempt on your vehicle
• No risk of bricking (permanent lock) of the EPS
• 100% compatibility even on EPS units multi-locked by several attempts
• A guarantee of operation of the assistance from the first start

Why €169 instead of free virginisation at the scrapyard?

EPS virginisation is not a simple software reset — it requires direct access to the EEPROM/flash memory of the EPS ECU, with a specific programmer depending on the brand (TRW, JTEKT, Koyo, ZF LS). Scrapyards do not have this equipment and cannot virginise. Dealerships generally refuse to virginise a second-hand EPS as a precaution. Our €169 package includes DHL pickup and return, technical intervention, and a 1-year warranty.

How it works

1. Check the reference of your EPS (label on the column or EPS ECU) and send us a photo if unsure about compatibility
2. Order the virginisation on our website (€169 excl. VAT, i.e. €202.80 incl. VAT)
3. Remove your EPS (or the EPS ECU alone if your model allows) or have it removed by a professional
4. DHL picks up the part from your location on the date you choose
5. Complete virginisation within 48 business hours: data extraction, EEPROM erasure, return to virgin state, non-conflict test
6. Return at our expense, EPS ready to be coded on your vehicle at the next start